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Committee Corner
Welcome
Committee News
By Sue Joninas
Our Cresswind Welcome Committee continues to reach out to new residents with all of them being resales. Our members are sending cards, calling, and offering their support. We let the residents know they can call us, and we will help them in any way we can. We also find that neighbors on their street are reaching out to make them feel welcome. We hope some new residents will accept a visit very soon. We held a New Resident Orientation on March 30 for all new residents since November in the Ballroom at the Clubhouse. The staff of Cresswind was all introduced and gave a brief talk about the jobs they hold. We had a speaker from MTScapes. If you do not hear from a Welcome Committee Member within four to six weeks of closing, please contact me at sjoninas@gmail.com. We do not want to miss any new residents. Welcome to Cresswind!
Harlan and Deborah “Debbie” Andrews 3202 Indian Hawthorne Ridge
Ann Baldwin 3719 Cypresswood Point
Edward and Jane Erkes 3744 Golden Leaf Point
Richard and Charlotte “Jeaneane” Gandy 3316 Locust Cove
William and Sandra Nelson 4006 Lavender Point
Charles “Bubba” McCall 3112 White Magnolia Chase
David and Nancy Stoker 3562 Black Cherry Point
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Submitted by: Betsy Robertson
Be a ‘Wisdom Keeper’ for Gainesville/Hall County
Want to help make your new hometown a better place? Become a member of Wisdom Project 2030, a program that matches the skill sets and knowledge of older adults with volunteer opportunities and special projects designed to address community needs.
The membership path begins with the Wisdom Project Program, a series of eight all-day educational sessions. Participants will experience a multi-faceted view of Gainesville and Hall County by exploring local issues and opportunities, and engaging with local leaders in business, industry, agriculture, education, healthcare, social services, government, and arts/entertainment. Each session is designed to help attendees discover opportunities to follow their interests to improve the community. Upon completion, program graduates become “Wisdom Keepers” and members of Wisdom Project 2030, which meets bi-monthly to continue connecting individuals with opportunities for service.
Wisdom Project 2030 Vice President Jolinda Martin will discuss how to get involved at 2 p.m. May 16th in the Cresswind Club ballroom. Sponsored by the Education Committee, the program is free and open to all residents.
For a complete list of upcoming Education Committee programs, log into cresswindatll.com and click on the “Our Community” drop-down menu, then “Committees,” “Education Committee” and “Upcoming Events.” Have an idea for a program topic? Contact co-chairs Betsy Robertson at (334) 740-7926 or betsyjrobertson@charter.net, or Tim Roth at (678) 481-9852 or doctorr4tim@gmail.com.
TRAFFIC SAFETY & ROAD USE WORK GROUP (TSRU)
By John Stevens
A Roundabout Near-Miss: A True Story (as told to the TSRU)
“I cannot believe someone did this. I was coming up over the crest of the bridge that goes over Ivy Road, approaching the Garden roundabout. (For anyone who may have missed this…) A car was passing the Dog Park also heading toward the Garden roundabout. I was not thinking much about it and looked over to check for cars entering the roundabout from Indian Hawthorne, when all of a sudden that car was coming right at me as I was turning right into the roundabout. Never would I have expected a driver to turn left, the wrong way, as it entered the roundabout…but there it was right in front of me. I nearly had a heart attack! I do not think that driver even saw me until we both were in the roundabout coming toward each other. I slammed on my brakes, and the car barely slowed as it crossed in front of me and turned up Cresswind Parkway toward Locust Cove. I was really shaking…I sat there a moment or two as the other car sped off. What the h^%$ is the matter with people…what could be so important that going the wrong way in the roundabout is OK? I’m still a bit shook up, but believe me, I’ll be looking for that car again.”
While most of us are attentive and safe drivers and follow standard traffic rules when driving within and outside of Cresswind, we need to remain aware that some drivers are not so conscientious and attentive. This makes them a “road-hazard” to be anticipated and avoided.
While the TSRU and other interested, committed CLL residents continue to work with and through our CLL HOA Board to find ways to minimize and counter these relatively few bad and reckless drivers, please use an abundance of caution, along with your best defensive driving skills, when out-and-about on our narrow, curvy, and hilly roads.
CARE COMMITTEE
(CRESSWIND ASSISTANCE RECOVERY ENCOURAGEMENT)
We have many individuals here in Cresswind that are willing to assist you in your time of need. If you need assistance, we are here for you. The CARE Committee maintains support for any of our resident’s needing assistance during a time of crisis. We can set up a Meal Train, come and visit, take and retrieve trash & recycle bins, pick up mail (especially for those in Phase III). We are developing a list of medical equipment which residents have would be willing to loan on a shortterm basis for your recovery period (wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc.) We have a list of various facilities in the greater Gainesville area that may be needed for recovery (rehab, memory care, assisted living, long term nursing care). We also have a list of organizations that provide skilled in-home care. This information is available and comes with no recommendations by the Committee. If you need assistance or if you would like to volunteer to be part of the CARE Committee in an effort to assist our neighbors, please contact Mary Quisenberry.
LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE
By: Linda Furgerson
Welcome to 2022! This fourth in a series of articles regarding the idiosyncrasies of landscaping here are Cresswind Lake Lanier will deal with aging and maturing landscapes. As our community ages, so does the landscaping. In some areas (primarily zones 1 and 2) the trees, sod/turf, shrubs, and other plantings have reached full maturity and are starting to show their age and may need a refresh or makeover.
The resolution (removal/ replacement of sod, trees, shrubs, etc.) of aging landscape issues is the responsibility of the homeowner. If your landscape makeover includes replacing sod, removal of trees or shrubs, installation of new plant beds, installation of pavers or edging you will need to submit an External Improvement Request (EIR) to receive approval to complete these changes.
As trees age and they reach full canopy, this can have a significant impact on turf/sod and bedding plants. As the tree’s shadow expands, the sod/turf below gets less and less exposure to the sun. This can cause the turf/sod to thin, or even die out depending on the amount of sun exposure. There are several options that can be done in an effort to improve the grass.
These include: • Planting zoysia which is more shade tolerant than Bermuda • Prune or thin the branches in the tree to allow for more sunlight to reach the grassy area • Install a large flower bed under the tree and plant shade-loving perennials
Mature shrubs can become overgrown and unsightly as they age. Shrubs can also simply reach the end of their life cycle, become diseased, or simply not prosper in their current location. When shrubs are planted close to each other their root systems can become entangled and prevent adequate growth. While there are options to address all these situations, in severe cases, the only solution is to remove the plants and start anew. Consultation with an arborist, landscape architect, master gardener, or other vegetation expert could provide suggestions or resolutions.
Trimming schedules can be impacted and potentially delayed due to the number and size of bushes and shrubs in your yard. Shrubs or bushes that exceed twelve feet in height are difficult to trim and require specialized equipment. To mitigate this issue, please consider using shrubs or bushes that will not exceed twelve feet in height at full maturity, and/or trimming/maintaining the shrubs and bushes to a height not to exceed twelve feet. Consider aeration for your aging lawns. Both Bermuda and Zoysia grass need to be aerated at least once every 3-4 years, if not more frequently. This is true especially in the soil conditions in North Georgia and more mature lawns. Aeration consists of running a specialized machine over the sod that will make dime sized holes in the soil. This will result in “plugs” of soil being pulled up that are about 1 to 2 inches in length.
The primary benefits of aeration are: • Breaking up of the roots and soil to stimulate and encourage growth of the sod. • Allowing additional oxygen to the soil and roots. • Improving the overall health of the sod. • Reducing thatch buildup. • Allowing for better water absorption and reducing water runoff and puddling. • Allowing for better absorption of soil treatments to improve pH levels or other conditions when completed at the same time as aeration. • Improving life expectancy of the sod.
Aeration is best performed by a landscaper (such as MTScapes) because precautions must be taken to identify water lines and sprinkler heads. The plugs themselves will eventually dissipate with rain or watering so there is no need to remove them from the lawn.
Allison Dupont, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD
GAINESVILLE
1276 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501
BRASELTON
1255 Friendship Road Suite 240 Braselton, GA 30517 404-962-6000 • northsidecvi.com
Serving the Gainesville and Braselton Communities Once Again SERVICES Noninvasive Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Cardio-Obstetrics Cardio-Oncology Advanced Heart Failure Electrophysiology In-office Cardiac & Vascular
Cindy Grines, MD Imaging & Testing Shengchuan “Rick” Dai, MD Allison Dupont, MD Fredy El Sakr, MD Alok Gambhir, MD Cindy L. Grines, MD Brenda Hott, MD Heval M. Kelli, MD Christopher Leach, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD Henry Liberman, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Lalitha C. Medepalli, MD Akshar Y. Patel, MD Ankit A. Patel, MD Kashyap “Tiku” Patel, MD John Ricketts, MD Vasanth Sathiyakumar, MD Niraj Sharma, MD Mehrdad Toosi, MD Deepali N. Tukaye, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Michele D. Voeltz, MD S. Steven Wang, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD Visit our website to learn more Andrew Yen, MD about Georgia’s leading cardiologists.
LOCATIONS Athens Braselton Canton Cumming Dahlonega Dawsonville Duluth Gainesville Holly Springs Lawrenceville Midtown Atlanta Sandy Springs, Barfield Sandy Springs, Hammond
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care available throughout Atlanta and Northeast Georgia Allison Dupont, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Some of Georgia's leading Cardiologists close to home Mark A. Matthews, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD
GAINESVILLE
1276 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501
BRASELTON
1255 Friendship Road Suite 240 Braselton, GA 30517
GAINESVILLE
1276 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501 mna “Prad” Tummala, MD
BRASELTON
1255 Friendship Road Suite 240 Braselton, GA 30517 Serving the Gainesville and Braselton Communities Once Again
SERVICES Noninvasive Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Cardio-Obstetrics Cardio-Oncology Advanced Heart Failure Electrophysiology In-office Cardiac & Vascular Cindy Grines, MD Imaging & Testing
Serving the Gainesville and Braselton Communities SERVICES Noninvasive Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Cardio-Obstetrics Cardio-Oncology Advanced Heart Failure Electrophysiology In-office Cardiac & Vascular Imaging & Testing Allison Dupont, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD
GAINESVILLE
1276 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501
BRASELTON
1255 Friendship Road Suite 240 Braselton, GA 30517
Serving the Gainesville and Braselton Communities
Once Again ison Dupont, MD mbach, MD effrey Marshall, MD n upont, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD rines, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD
Serving the Gainesville and Braselton Communities
Once Again
SERVICES Noninvasive Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Cardio-Obstetrics Cardio-Oncology Advanced Heart Failure Electrophysiology In-office Cardiac & Vascular Cindy Grines, MD Imaging & Testing
GAINESVILLE
1276 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501
BRASELTON
SERVICES Noninvasive Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Cardio-Obstetrics Cardio-Oncology Advanced Heart Failure Electrophysiology In-office Cardiac & Vascular Grines, MD Imaging & Testing Mark E. Leimbach, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD
GAINESVILLE
1276 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501
BRASELTON
Fredy El Sakr, MD Alok Gambhir, MD Cindy L. Grines, MD Brenda Hott, MD Heval M. Kelli, MD Christopher Leach, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD Henry Liberman, MD
Jeffrey Marshall, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Lalitha C. Medepalli, MD Akshar Y. Patel, MD Ankit A. Patel, MD Kashyap “Tiku” Patel, MD John Ricketts, MD Vasanth Sathiyakumar, MD Niraj Sharma, MD Mehrdad Toosi, MD Deepali N. Tukaye, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Michele D. Voeltz, MD Steven Wang, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD Visit our website to learn more Andrew Yen, MD about Georgia’s leading cardiologists.
404-962-6000 • northsidecvi.com
LOCATIONS Athens Braselton Canton Cumming Dahlonega Dawsonville Duluth Gainesville Holly Springs Lawrenceville Midtown Atlanta Sandy Springs, Barfield Sandy Springs, Hammond Cardiovascular Care available throughout Atlanta and Northeast Georgia Some of Georgia's leading Cardiologists close to home
Shengchuan “Rick” Dai, MD Allison Dupont, MD Fredy El Sakr, MD Alok Gambhir, MD Cindy L. Grines, MD Brenda Hott, MD Heval M. Kelli, MD Christopher Leach, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD Henry Liberman, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Lalitha C. Medepalli, MD Akshar Y. Patel, MD Ankit A. Patel, MD Kashyap “Tiku” Patel, MD John Ricketts, MD Vasanth Sathiyakumar, MD Niraj Sharma, MD Mehrdad Toosi, MD Deepali N. Tukaye, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Michele D. Voeltz, MD S. Steven Wang, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD Visit our website to learn more Andrew Yen, MD about Georgia’s leading cardiologists.
404-962-6000 • northsidecvi.com
LOCATIONS Athens Braselton Canton Cumming Dahlonega Dawsonville Duluth Gainesville Holly Springs Lawrenceville Midtown Atlanta Sandy Springs, Barfield Sandy Springs, Hammond Comprehensive Dai, MD
Cardiovascular Care available throughout Christopher Leach, MD Atlanta and Mark E. Leimbach, MD Henry Liberman, MD Northeast Georgia
Jeffrey Marshall, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Lalitha C. Medepalli, MD Patel, MD Vasanth Sathiyakumar, MD Niraj Some of Georgia's leading Cardiologists Deepali N. Tukaye, MD close to home Tummala, MD Michele D. Voeltz, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD Visit our website to learn more about Georgia’s leading cardiologists.
LOCATIONS Athens Braselton Canton Cumming Dahlonega Dawsonville Duluth Gainesville Holly Springs Lawrenceville Midtown Atlanta Sandy Springs, Barfield Sandy Springs, Hammond
Shengchuan “Rick” Dai, MD Allison Dupont, MD Comprehensive Fredy El Sakr, MD Alok Gambhir, MD Cindy L. Grines, MD Cardiovascular Care Brenda Hott, MD Heval M. Kelli, MD available throughout Christopher Leach, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD Atlanta and Henry Liberman, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Northeast Georgia Lalitha C. Medepalli, MD Akshar Y. Patel, MD Ankit A. Patel, MD Kashyap “Tiku” Patel, MD John Ricketts, MD Vasanth Sathiyakumar, MD Niraj Sharma, MD Mehrdad Toosi, MD Some of Georgia's Deepali N. Tukaye, MD leading Cardiologists Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Michele D. Voeltz, MD close to home S. Steven Wang, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD Visit our website to learn more Andrew Yen, MD about Georgia’s leading cardiologists.
404-962-6000 • northsidecvi.com
LOCATIONS Athens Braselton Canton Cumming Dahlonega Dawsonville Duluth Gainesville Holly Springs Lawrenceville Midtown Atlanta Sandy Springs, Barfield Sandy Springs, Hammond
Allison Dupont, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD
GAINESVILLE
1276 Jesse Jewell Parkway Gainesville, GA 30501
BRASELTON
1255 Friendship Road Suite 240 Braselton, GA 30517 404-962-6000 • northsidecvi.com
SERVICES Noninvasive Cardiology Interventional Cardiology Cardio-Obstetrics Cardio-Oncology Advanced Heart Failure Electrophysiology In-office Cardiac & Vascular Cindy Grines, MD Shengchuan “Rick” Dai, MD Imaging & Testing Allison Dupont, MD Fredy El Sakr, MD Alok Gambhir, MD Cindy L. Grines, MD Brenda Hott, MD Heval M. Kelli, MD Christopher Leach, MD Mark E. Leimbach, MD Henry Liberman, MD J. Jeffrey Marshall, MD Mark A. Matthews, MD Lalitha C. Medepalli, MD Akshar Y. Patel, MD Ankit A. Patel, MD Kashyap “Tiku” Patel, MD John Ricketts, MD Vasanth Sathiyakumar, MD Niraj Sharma, MD Mehrdad Toosi, MD Deepali N. Tukaye, MD Pradyumna “Prad” Tummala, MD Michele D. Voeltz, MD S. Steven Wang, MD Heather B. Westmoreland, MD Visit our website to learn more Andrew Yen, MD about Georgia’s leading cardiologists.
404-962-6000 • northsidecvi.com
LOCATIONS Athens Braselton Canton Cumming Dahlonega Dawsonville Duluth Gainesville Holly Springs Lawrenceville Midtown Atlanta Sandy Springs, Barfield Sandy Springs, Hammond
By Laurie Solomon The Health & Fitness Committee would like to welcome five (5) new committee members as of March 2022. Jan Cieply, Julie Strickland, George Roughton, Wendy Warder, and Dev Strischek will work together to promote and organize fitness activities and opportunities that encourage a healthy lifestyle for residents. They each bring their own unique contribution to keep us safe and informed.
In March, we had Dr. Krynetskiy, an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who focuses on Foot and Ankle Surgery, come and speak about various foot injuries. In April Dr. P. Tennent Slack from Innovation MD addressed the role of functional medicine, integrative wellness, and alternative pain treatments. Future seminars are being planned and will appear in the Daily Update.
One of the biggest detriments to participating in physical activities can be painful feet. As average lifespan increases so does the abuse and stress we place on our feet. Mobility is a vital ingredient of the independence that an aging population strives to achieve. As we get older, feet tend to spread and lose the fatty pads that cushion the bottom of them. Different activities put different stresses on the feet. The demands that need to be taken into account are level of impact, repetitive motion, and ankle sprain risk. Most injuries are caused by overuse, improper training, changes in terrain, or inappropriate worn-out footwear. Common injuries include plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, metatarsal stress fracture, and arthritis. Arthritis in the foot and ankle is usually one of three types: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis. Post traumatic develops as a result of an injury, even one that occurred long ago. A sprain, fracture, or dislocation may damage cartilage leading to joint deterioration. The importance of taking care of your feet cannot be overemphasized. Staying at a healthy weight, wearing comfortable well-fitted shoes, taking care of toenails and dryness, moving and stretching the muscles to create blood flow, as well as examining them to detect anything unusual. If necessary, visit a podiatrist or an orthopedist to address any issues of concern. Your feet spend a lifetime working hard for you. They are one of the most overburdened parts of the body and endure a lot of wear and tear on a daily basis. They bear the load of your body and rub against the hard ground, which leaves them pretty worn out. It is for these reasons that it is very important to take care of your amazing feet.
Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
Submitted by: Louis McClure
Summertime and longer days mean home improvement projects, the ARC is processing a record number of ARC Requests each week. Typically, the process is 10-14 days but can take up to 60 days. Please plan your project to allow for this review time. The ARC Committee are all VOLUNTEERS and live in Cresswind too – be kind. The ARC is always willing to discuss a project with the homeowner. However, the ARC will not recommend contractors for projects. It is always a good idea to take advantage of an ARC member’s knowledge and experience for your new project. A quick discussion with an ARC member can save you time, disappointment, and sometimes, expense down the road.
Please do not start beautifying your home exterior or yard until you have submitted a request to the ARC and have received written approval from the Community Manager. If you do not, you may be asked to remove the items and may receive violation notices from the Community Manager. Fines can be levied if you fail to comply with the warning notices.
Please remember that any changes to the exterior of a Cresswind residence requires ARC approval in advance of starting the work.
DRIVEWAY RESURFACING
Please review the Cresswind Rules & Regulations Manual found online at the Cresswind website, page 57. Driveway resurfacing must be done by a professional contractor. Stardek I Spray Texture is the only resurfacing material to be used to maintain the quality, color, and consistency throughout the community. Stardek I Spray is distributed through Concrete Resurfacing Products, Inc., exclusive licensee in Georgia.
The driveway pad extends from the garage entrance to the street curb. Sidewalks are common property and cannot be resurfaced, textured, or colored. All work must be approved by the ARC before and after the resurfacing process. (Revised 09/01/21)
PROJECT SUPPLY DELIVERIES
What’s wrong with this picture? To ensure residents and emergency vehicles can safely access all roads in Cresswind, construction and landscape supply deliveries should be placed in your driveway. Appropriate precautions
should be taken to prevent product (i.e., sand, gravel, trash, etc.) from spreading into the street, gutters, storm drains, or neighbor’s yards. Plywood or a protective barrier should be placed on driveway to prevent damage to concrete.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Thinking about changing the front exterior lights? Exterior carriage lights can be a maximum of 20” high, including any decorative metal work and no more than 12” wide. Exterior carriage lights must be black, oil rubbed bronze, or dark gray in color. Lights must be of craftsman design and have a single bulb. The glass can be frosted, clear, or ribbed. They may have a motion sensor, timer and/ or dusk to dawn light activated ability.
